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Though the new Disney Fantasy offers countless hours of entertainment and areas to explore, not all time spent on a Disney Cruise Line vacation is onboard. With the Fantasy exclusively sailing 7-day voyages, several ports of call invite passengers to step off the ship and onto a variety of Caribbean islands. But like a stateroom aboard the ship, guests can book some private time off the ship, a few paces away from all the beachfront fun found at Disney’s own private island, Castaway Cay.

I first took the time to explore Castaway Cay and most of its many amenities when I sailed the Disney Dream Christening Cruise last year. During the recent Inaugural voyage of the Fantasy, I made a point to see some sights during the couple hours I spent at Castaway Cay, particularly making a stop in one of the island’s cabanas.

Along Castaway Cay’s family beaches and the adult-exclusive Serenity Bay beach, 20 rental cabanas are available. Each 325-square foot deluxe cabana is furnished with tables, cushioned chaise lounges, a stocked refrigerator, fresh water shower and incredibly inviting hammock. Completed in 2010, these cabanas offer a limited crowd a chance to get away from the getaway, enjoying Disney’s private island with privacy.

Take a look around these unique offerings in the video below.

Video: Tour a family cabana at Disney’s Castaway Cay private island

That level of privacy doesn’t come cheap. The price of a cabana rental for a day at Castaway Cay is $499 for up to six guests (including children), with the ability to add up to four additional guests for $50 per person. But the price may be worth it for a whole family who plans on spending the entire day on shore, offering the ability to kick back, relax, have a soda and a snack, and providing nothing short of a spectacular ocean view from the cabana’s front patio deck.

Cabana reservations are available 90 days prior to cruise sailings and can be made when logging in to DisneyCruise.com. With only a handful available, they often fill up quickly.

Of course, a private cabana isn’t required to enjoy the many stunning views that can be found throughout Castaway Cay. Below are a few of my favorite photos I snapped while recently wandering its beaches, followed by a full slide show of the cabana and other shots, including the first-ever meet-up of the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream at the island. And don’t miss my previous full report about Castaway Cay for more about the unique Disney Cruise Line port of call.

Owner and Editor of Inside the Magic. Since growing up in Miami, Florida and ultimately moving to Orlando after college, Ricky has become an expert on Central Florida's many theme parks and attractions. He founded Inside the Magic in 2005.

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